Nikon COOLPIX A10 Digital Camera

Overview

Sleek yet powerful, the Nikon COOLPIX A10 Digital Camera is a nifty accessory for people who love to take casual pictures. It features a 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor that enables you to click high-quality stills and record astounding 720p videos. The NIKKOR lens’ 5x optical zoom can be extended further with a 4x digital zoom for taking clear pictures of distant subjects. The electronic VR image stabilization technology reduces the occurrence of camera shake to take stable shots. Use the Scene Auto Selector function to automatically adjust camera settings, based on the recognized scene type. Also, the camera’s slim, compact design enables you to place it in a bag or your pocket.

Optics and Focus

The NIKKOR lens in the Nikon COOLPIX A10, which offers a focal length of 26-130 mm and an aperture of f/3.2-6.5, is constructed of six elements in five groups. You can extend the lens’ 5x optical zoom further with the integrated 4x digital zoom to take clear pictures of distant subjects. The ISO sensitivity ranges from 80 to 1,600, whereas the shutter operates at a speed of up to 1/2,000th of a second. The electronic VR image stabilization technology can be utilized to reduce any occurrences of camera shake so that you can take steady shots. The 9-point autofocus system comes in handy for focusing on your subjects automatically with decent precision. The Exposure and White Balance modes are useful in a variety of shooting scenarios.

Sensor and Screen

The COOLPIX A10 from Nikon is equipped with a 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor that enables you to shoot high-quality photos and 720p video footage. The 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen comes with a five-level brightness adjustment function and a 230,000-dot resolution for accessing menus and viewing captured content with amazing clarity.

Image and Video

Apart from taking JPEG pictures at a resolution of up to 4608x3456 pixels, this camera records astounding 720p HD videos at 30 fps in the AVI format. This camera lets you shoot a maximum of six frames at a burst rate of up to 1.2 fps. The Scene Auto Selector function automatically adjusts the camera settings, depending on the type of scene recognized. The Smart Portrait mode tweaks your settings to capture sharp, well-exposed portraits.

Other Features

The slim, compact design makes the COOLPIX A10 quite portable. The 15 preset scene modes integrated into this camera, give you unlimited creativity. Use the 1/4-inch bottom thread for mounting the camera on top of a tripod. Lastly, this camera is powered by two AA-type alkaline, oxyride, NiMH, or lithium batteries.